Exxaro Resources is a diversified mining and renewable energy company based in South Africa. Since its formation in 2006, the company has become a major black-empowered enterprise and is one of the top five coal producers in the country. It trades on the JSE Limited (JSE) under the symbol EXX. The group is a constituent of the JSE Limited (JSE) Top 40 Index and among the top 30 in the FTSE/JSE Socially Responsible Investment Index. Exxaro is also proud to embrace the principles of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Job Advert Summary

• Exxaro Resources seeks a Solution Architect specialising in Data, MRM, and Mining for a permanent role in Lephalale, Limpopo. As part of the Grootegeluk Coal team, you will develop architectural solutions that align with business and information management strategies, emphasising data and analytics in the mining sector.
• Responsibilities include ensuring consistent enterprise architecture standards, analysing industry trends, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance decision-making.
• You will also oversee data governance, promote innovation, and ensure compliance, particularly for cloud-based solutions.
• Candidates must possess a BSc in Information Technology or a relevant degree, at least six years of experience in data architecture, and familiarity with the Open Group Architecture Framework.
• Join Exxaro, a leader in the mining industry, and contribute to fostering a safe, healthy work environment while delivering impactful architectural insights and driving operational effectiveness.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc in Information Technology or a relevant degree (Essential/Minimum)
• 6-8 years of experience in Data Architecture and Analytics (Essential/Minimum)
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Experience in Operational Technology/Information Management environments
• Proficiency in data governance, compliance, and cloud solutions
• Knowledge of industry trends and technology advancements, particularly in mining
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (Recommended/Desirable)
• Management Development Programme (Recommended/Desirable)
• Psychometric assessment and certificate of fitness (Essential/Minimum)
• Experience with Open Group Architecture Framework (Essential/Minimum)
• Strong collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement architectural solutions in alignment with business and information management strategies, focusing on data and analytics within the mining sector.
• Ensure consistent application of enterprise architecture standards, policies, and procedures across data analytics projects and programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify data requirements, model and frame business scenarios impacting critical business processes and decisions.
• Oversee data governance and control, ensuring compliance with regulations, especially for cloud-based solutions.
• Support data collection, integration, and retention requirements in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Analyze industry and market trends to inform the development of architecture frameworks, guidelines, best practices, and techniques.
• Participate in data integration, business intelligence, and enterprise information management programs to support data processing reuse.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to stakeholders in the mining industry.
• Ensure alignment of data and analytics architecture decisions across departments, leveraging opportunities for common approaches.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment, adhering to all Safety Health and Environment (SHE) policies and procedures.